DESCRIPTION The ECM uses
signals from the output shaft speed sensor and input speed sensor to
detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th gear). Then
the ECM compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ECM
memory to detect mechanical problems of the shift solenoid valves, valve
body and automatic transmission (clutch, brake, gear, etc.). |
DTC Code | DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area | | P0761 |
- S3 stuck ON malfunction*1:
- When the ECM directs the transmission to switch to 5th or 6th gear, the engine overruns (clutch slips).
- The ECM determines there is a malfunction when either of the following conditions is met (2-trip detection logic):
(a) When the ECM directs the transmission to switch to 4th gear, the actual gear is shifted to 3rd.
(b) When the ECM directs the transmission to switch to 5th gear, the engine overruns (clutch slips). |
- Shift solenoid valve S3 remains closed
- Shift solenoid valve SLT remains closed
- Valve body is blocked
- Automatic transmission (clutch, brake, gear, etc.)
| | P0761 |
- S3 stuck OFF malfunction*2:
- Shifting to 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears is impossible.
- The ECM determines there is a malfunction when the following conditions are both met (2-trip detection logic):
(a) When the ECM directs the transmission to switch to 2nd gear, the actual gear is shifted to 4th.
(b) When the ECM directs the transmission to switch to 6th gear, the actual gear is shifted to 6th. |
- Shift solenoid valve S3 remains open
- Valve body is blocked
- Automatic transmission (clutch, brake, gear, etc.)
|
HINT:
MONITOR DESCRIPTION This DTC indicates a "stuck ON malfunction" or "stuck OFF malfunction" of the shift solenoid valve S3.
The
ECM commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves ON/OFF.
When the gear position commanded by the ECM and the actual gear position
are not the same, the ECM illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC. MONITOR STRATEGY |
Related DTCs | P0761: Shift solenoid valve S3/Functional check | |
Required sensors/Components | Shift solenoid valve S3 | |
Frequency of operation | Continuous | |
Duration | OFF malfunction (A), (B) and ON malfunction (A)
0.4 seconds ON malfunction (B) 3 seconds ON malfunction (C)
1 second | | MIL operation |
2 driving cycles | | Sequence of operation |
None | TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS All |
The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present |
P0717 (Turbine speed sensor circuit) P0722 (Output Speed Sensor circuit)
P0710, P0712, P0713, P2740, P2742, P2743 (ATF temperature sensor circuit)
P0973, P0974 (Shift solenoid valve S1 circuit) P0976, P0977 (Shift solenoid valve S2 circuit)
P0979, P0980 (Shift solenoid valve S3 circuit) P0982, P0983 (Shift solenoid valve S4 circuit)
P0985, P0986 (Shift solenoid valve SR circuit) P0748 (Shift solenoid valve SL1 circuit)
P0778 (Shift solenoid valve SL2 circuit) P0115, P0116, P0117, P0118, P011B (ECT (Engine coolant temperature) sensor circuit)
P0327, P0328, P032C, P032D (KCS sensor circuit) | |
ETCS (Electric Throttle Control System) |
Not system down | | Transmission position |
"D" | | Duration time from shifting "N" to "D" |
4 seconds or more | | ECT |
40°C (104°F) or higher | | Spark advance from max. retard timing by KCS control |
0° crankshaft angle or more | |
Engine | Starting | OFF Malfunction (A) |
ECM selected gear | 2nd | |
Vehicle speed | 2 km/h (1.2 mph) or more | |
Output speed | 2nd → 1st down-shift point or more | |
Throttle valve opening angle | 5% or more at 2000 rpm
(Conditions vary with engine speed) | |
Calculated load value | 7.75% or more (A/C off)
7.75% or more (A/C on) | | Input speed/output speed (NT/NO)
NT: Input (Turbine) speed NO: Internal counter shaft speed |
3.30 to 7.50 or 1.91 to 2.35 or 1.28 to 1.53
or 0.93 to 1.07 or 0.65 to 0.79 or
0.51 to 0.65 | OFF Malfunction (B) |
ECM selected gear | 6th | |
Vehicle speed | 2 km/h (1.2 mph) or more | |
Throttle valve opening angle | 5% or more at 2000 rpm
(Conditions vary with engine speed) | |
Calculated load value | 7.75% or more (A/C off)
7.75% or more (A/C on) | | Input speed/output speed (NT/NO)
NT: Input (Turbine) speed NO: Internal counter shaft speed |
3.30 to 7.50 or 1.91 to 2.35 or 1.28 to 1.53
or 0.93 to 1.07 or 0.65 to 0.79 or
0.51 to 0.65 | ON Malfunction (A) |
ECM selected gear | 4th | |
Vehicle speed | 2 km/h (1.2 mph) or more | |
Throttle valve opening angle | 5% or more at 2000 rpm
(Conditions vary with engine speed) | |
Calculated load value | 7.75% or more (A/C off)
7.75% or more (A/C on) | | Input speed/output speed (NT/NO)
NT: Input (Turbine) speed NO: Internal counter shaft speed |
3.30 to 7.50 or 1.91 to 2.35 or 1.28 to 1.53
or 0.93 to 1.07 or 0.65 to 0.79 or
0.51 to 0.65 | ON Malfunction (B) |
Current ECM selected gear | 5th | |
Last ECM selected gear | 4th | |
Vehicle speed (During transition from 4th to 5th gear) |
Less than 100 km/h (62.2 mph) | ON Malfunction (C) |
ECM selected gear | 5th | |
Engine speed - Turbine speed (NE - NT) (After transition to 5th gear) |
150 rpm or less | | Vehicle speed (After transition to 5th gear) |
Less than 100 km/h (62.2 mph) | TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS [OFF malfunction]
- Both of the following conditions are met: OFF malfunctions (A) and (B)
OFF Malfunction (A) |
Turbine speed / Output speed (NT / NO) | 0.93 or more, and 1.07 or less
(This means actual gear is 4th) | OFF Malfunction (B) |
Turbine speed / Output speed (NT / NO) | 0.51 or more, and 0.65 or less
(This means actual gear is 6th) | [ON malfunction]
- One of the following conditions is met: ON malfunctions (A), (B) or (C)
ON Malfunction (A) |
Turbine speed / Output speed (NT / NO) | 1.28 or more, and 1.53 or less
(This means actual gear is 3rd) | ON Malfunction (B) |
Turbine speed - Output speed x 4th gear ratio (NT - NO x 4th gear ratio) |
1000 rpm or more | ON Malfunction (C) |
Turbine speed - Output speed x 5th gear ratio (NT - NO x 5th gear ratio) |
1000 rpm or more | CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE: Perform the universal trip to clear permanent DTCs (See page
 ). 1. ACTIVE TEST HINT: Using
the Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators
and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This
non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because
intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is
disturbed. Performing Active Tests early in troubleshooting is one way
to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while
performing Active Tests. (a) Warm up the engine. (b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(e) Turn the Techstream on. (f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test.
(g) According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.
HINT: While driving, the shift position can be forcibly changed with the Techstream.
Comparing
the shift position commanded by the Active Test with the actual shift
position enables you to confirm the problem (See page
). Engine and ECT |
Tester Display | Test Part |
Control Range | Diagnostic Note | |
Control the Shift Position | Operate shift solenoid valves and set each shift position |
- Press "→" button: Shift up
- Press "←" button: Shift down
| Possible to check operation of the shift solenoid valves.
[Vehicle Condition] 50 km/h (30 mph) or less |
HINT:
- This test can be conducted when the vehicle speed is 50 km/h (30 mph) or less.
- The 4th to 5th and 5th to 6th up-shifts must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
- The 6th to 5th and 5th to 4th down-shifts must be performed with the accelerator pedal released.
- Do not operate the accelerator pedal for at least 2 seconds after shifting and do not shift successively.
- The shift position commanded by the ECM is shown in the Data List display on the Techstream.
- The shift solenoid valve SL2 turns ON/OFF normally when the shift lever is in D.
|
ECM gear shift command |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
|
Shift solenoid valve S3 |
ON |
ON |
ON |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
PROCEDURE |
1. | CHECK DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0761) |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
(e) Read the DTCs using the Techstream. Result |
Result | Proceed to | |
Only P0761 is output |
A | | P0761 and other DTCs are output |
B | HINT: If any other codes besides P0761 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.
| B |
 | GO TO DTC CHART |
|
A |
 | |
| 2. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT) |
| NG | |
REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT |
|
OK | |
| |
| 3. |
INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S3 |
| (a) Remove shift solenoid valve S3. | |
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance: |
Tester Connection | Condition |
Specified Condition | | Shift solenoid valve S3 connector terminal - Shift solenoid valve S3 body |
20°C (68°F) | 11 to 15 Ω |
(c) Apply 12 V battery voltage to the shift solenoid valve and check that the valve moves and makes an operating noise.
OK: |
Measurement Condition | Specified Condition |
- Battery positive (+) → Shift solenoid valve S3 connector
- Battery negative (-) → Shift solenoid valve S3 body
| Valve moves and makes an operating noise | Text in Illustration |
*a | Component without harness connected
(Shift Solenoid Valve S3) |
| NG |
| REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S3 |
|
OK | |
| |
| 4. |
INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY |
| OK | |
REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY |
| NG |
| REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY | |
